Billy Flynn is saying goodbye to Salem and hello to Genoa City. In a shocking move, the soap opera vet announced Tuesday that he is leaving Peacock’s Days of Our Lives and heading to CBS’ The Young and the Restless.

In a surprise casting move, Billy Flynn, who recently marked 10 years as Chad DiMera on Days of Our Lives, is moving to Genoa City and will make his debut on The Young and the Restless later this spring in a new role.

Billy Flynn, who has played Chad DiMera on Days of our Lives off and on since 2014 has left the Peacock soap and will take on a new role in Genoa City.

After 10 years as Days of Our Lives's Chad DiMera, Daytime Emmy nominee Billy Flynn will be creating a new role at Young and Restless.

Billy Flynn’s portrayal of Chad DiMera and epic on-screen love story with Abigail Deveraux will be missed by DOOL fans as the actor prepares for a new role in a rival daytime series. Deets!

Created by Ted Corday and Benny Corday, Days of Our Lives is written by Ron Carlivati and remains one of the longest-running scripted daily soap operas. It stars Susan Seaforth Hayes, Julie Olson, Brandon Beemer, Raven Bowens, Tamara Braun and others in the lead roles. (ANI)